Prayer
for Reconciliation and Peace in the Holy
Land

Liturgical Prayers for
Paradox Concerns

God of justice and peace
We bring before you the Israeli and
Palestinian people
in all their need, pain and fear.
Bring an end to humiliation and
injustice, corruption and violence.
Prosper those who work for peace with
justice.
May both people groups enjoy security
and prosperity.
We ask this through your Son, the Prince
of peace,
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

God our Father,
Your son was a refugee in Egypt
Look in compassion on all refugees in
the Middle East.
Restore their dignity,
relieve their poverty
and grant them justice,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Lord God,
Prosper the efforts of the Palestinians
to establish their own state,
Grant them success in controlling
violence and preventing terrorism,
in removing the corruption which
undermines their society, and
in fostering unity between factions for
the sake of peace.
Cause the Israelis to facilitate the
setting up of the Palestinian state
and give both the Israelis and the
Palestinians courage to compromise where
necessary,
while ensuring the security of the two
states,
for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

God of revelation,
Enable Christians everywhere to
understand more about the situation in
the Holy Land.
Preserve us from prejudice and
partisanship,
Give us compassion for both Palestinians
and Israelis
Help us to commit ourselves prayerfully
to promoting peace, justice and
reconciliation,
for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.

Heavenly Father,
May your blessing and protection be upon
all Christians in the Holy Land,
[especially Rachel Netanel
and…………………………]
Grant them encouragement and
perseverance.
Enable them to witness with sensitivity
and courage.
Build your church and prepare it for the
coming of the Prince of Peace,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.